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Notice 74632016-08-30Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, keeping in effect the emergency powers and authorities adopted under Proclamation 7463. This annual continuation is required by the National Emergencies Act to maintain emergency authorities beyond their automatic one-year expiration.

Proc 94782016-08-26Obama

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Expansion

President Obama expanded the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument by approximately 442,781 square miles, making it the world's largest marine protected area at the time. The proclamation prohibits commercial fishing, oil and gas exploration, and mineral extraction in the expanded area while allowing regulated scientific research, Native Hawaiian cultural practices, and non-commercial fishing.

Proc 94762016-08-24Obama

Establishment of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

President Obama designated approximately 87,500 acres in north central Maine as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument under the Antiquities Act, withdrawing the federal lands from entry, mining, and mineral leasing. The monument will be managed by the National Park Service, with hunting permitted on eastern parcels and a management plan required within 3 years.

EO 137382016-08-23Obama

Amendment to Executive Order 13673

This executive order makes technical amendments to Executive Order 13673 (Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces), redirecting certain labor law disclosure requirements from contractors directly to a designated entity under Federal Acquisition Regulation rules. The changes are procedural, adjusting how labor violation information flows between subcontractors, contractors, and the government during federal procurement.

Memo2016-08-12Obama

Designation of Officers of the Office of Personnel Management To Act as Director of the Office of Personnel Management

This memorandum establishes a formal order of succession for who may serve as Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management when both the Director and Deputy Director are unavailable. It revokes a 2012 Obama-era memorandum on the same topic and specifies seven OPM positions in priority order, with exceptions for acting officials and eligibility requirements under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Memo2016-08-12Obama

Providing an Order of Succession Within the National Endowment for the Humanities

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities, specifying that the Deputy Chairman, Chief of Staff, Assistant Chairman for Planning and Operations, and Assistant Chairman for Programs would serve in that order if the Chairperson becomes unable to perform their duties. The memorandum includes exceptions for acting officials and preserves presidential discretion to depart from this order.

EO 137352016-08-12Obama

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury

This executive order establishes the line of succession for the Secretary of the Treasury when both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unable to serve. It replaces a 2001 executive order and 2002 memorandum with an updated succession list running from Under Secretaries through various Treasury and IRS officials.

EO 137362016-08-12Obama

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Veterans Affairs

This executive order establishes a formal line of succession for who becomes acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs if both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unable to serve. It revokes four prior Bush-era orders and memoranda on the same topic.

EO 137372016-08-12Obama

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Environmental Protection Agency

This executive order establishes the line of succession for who will serve as acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency if both the Administrator and Deputy Administrator are unable to serve. It replaces a 2012 Obama executive order with a new succession list of 16 EPA officials, starting with the General Counsel.

Memo2016-08-05Obama

Transfer of Unified Command Plan Responsibilities

President Obama approved the Secretary of Defense's request to transfer certain responsibilities within the Unified Command Plan, which governs the command structure of U.S. military forces. The Secretary is directed to notify Congress of this change and to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo2016-08-05Obama

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to use up to $28,970,312 in Fiscal Year 2015 Economic Support Fund resources for Syria stabilization programs, bypassing other statutory restrictions. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling Section 614(a)(3)'s notification requirements.

Notice 132222016-08-04Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222 (August 17, 2001) regarding export control regulations, citing Congress's failure to renew the Export Administration Act of 1979. This routine annual extension maintains emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Det2016-08-04Obama

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. The certification requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning protocols before use of force.

Memo2016-08-03Obama

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 4 and Section 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015

This memorandum delegates to the USAID Administrator the presidential functions and authorities under Sections 4 and 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015, which relate to promoting electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. It also directs publication of the memorandum in the Federal Register.

EO 137342016-08-03Obama

Amending Executive Order 13675 To Expand Membership on the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa

This executive order expands the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa from 15 to 26 private sector corporate members. The change is intended to broaden private sector representation and perspectives to better support U.S.-Africa commercial engagement initiatives. No other structural changes to the Council's purpose or operations are made.

Memo2016-08-01Obama

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions and authorities granted by the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (P.L. 114-151). The Secretary of State must consult with the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Treasury, and other agency heads as appropriate, when exercising these delegated functions.

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